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YM51 OBY

2001 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

289,038 mi
Last recorded289,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V70111,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 OBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 289,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 278,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 266,291 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 266,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked/damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 258,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 255,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 245,074 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 245,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 235,316 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 224,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 213,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 201,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 188,247 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 176,489 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 176,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 164,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 164,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 151,977 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 138,133 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 124,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 113,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 99,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 87,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 87,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,966 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YM51 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 111,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM51 OBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YM51 OBY is a 2001 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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